Paradigm PV-50R, PV-60R, AMS-100RX, AMS-150RX User Manual
IN-WALL/IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
OWNERS MANUAL
Paradigm Elect ronics Inc., 2 05 Annagem Bou levard, Missis sauga, ON L5T 2V1 T: (905) 564-1994 F: (905) 564-8726
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Your New Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How To Avoid Speaker Damage . . . . . . . . . 2
Your Listening Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Speaker Assembly Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Speaker Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 3
Color-Match Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation into Existing Walls or Ceilings . . 6
Speaker Placement (Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Speaker Installation and Connection
(Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE
In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that our this
product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according to the WEEE
directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm
Electronics Inc. (manufacturers of Paradigm®speakers and Anthem®Electronics) has
arranged with its distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle
this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from
whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.
Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of
packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the
normal channels.
DIRECTIVES EUROPEENNES SUR LE RECYCLAGE ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS
Dans le respect de la directive WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) mise en place par les institutions
Européennes à compter du 13 Août 2005, nous souhaitons vous informer que ce produit peut contenir des
matières devant faire l’objet d’une procédure de recyclage ou de traitement approprié des déchets. Dans cette
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optique, ParadigmMDElectronics Inc (fabricant des enceintes ParadigmMDet des électroniques AnthemMD) avec ses
Distributeurs agréés dans l’Union Européenne, ont mis en place une procédure de collecte et de retraitement
gratuite. Pour en savoir davantage sur cette procédure veuillez contacter votre revendeur, ou notre Distributeur
dans votre pays (vous en obtiendrez les coordonnées sur simple demande ou en consultant notre site internet
www.paradigm.com).
Notez que seul le produit fini est concerné par cette directive et ses obligations. S’agissant de son emballage et
de ses accessoires de transport nous vous recommandons de les recycler selon les procédures mises en place par
votre commune ou votre département.
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YOUR NEW SPEAKERS
Although Paradigm®and Paradigm®Reference speakers sound great out of the carton, they will sound
ven better once they are broken in. Operate them for several hours before you listen critically.
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High-frequency drivers use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). If your
speakers have been transported or stored in the cold, let them warm to room temperature before use.
Clean speaker housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner or get any part of
the speaker wet.
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MARINE MODELS: X-treme Moisture Application
X-treme Moisture Application
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Versions are designed for full exposure to the elements. Crossovers have
Versions
been treated with a protective conformal coating and all models feature corrosion-resistant stainless-steel
grilles, mounting brackets and hardware to protect against harsh external environmental conditions including
excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, corrosive salt spray, fog, snow, ice, and rain.
See "Speaker Installation and Connection" section for special instructions relating to these versions.
Stray magnetic fields from these speakers may interfere with the operation of your
boat’s compass. Install speakers a minimum of 3' (1 m) away from the compass.
HOW TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE
Use an appropriate amplifier. At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your speakers
and damage them. On the other hand, if your amplifier isn’t powerful enough, it can produce clipping
distortion that can easily damage high-frequency drivers. (See your dealer.)
Don’t be fooled by your amplifier’s volume control. It adjusts listening level—it does not indicate
power output. If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating, or if you hear the bass breaking up, turn
the volume down immediately or you will damage your speakers! This type of damage constitutes
abuse and is not covered by warranty!
Tone controls and equalizers can demand even more power from an amplifier, lowering the point at which
it produces clipping distortion. Use them sparingly, if at all, and do not use them when listening at loud levels.
YOUR LISTENING ROOM
Paradigm®and Paradigm®Reference in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are suitable for use in a wide variety of
listening environments. Note however, that room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part
in the quality of sound you ultimately achieve. The extra care taken in installation will result in greater
listening enjoyment. Try to follow these guidelines:
a) Strong, rigid walls and ceilings are preferred for best bass balance. For even better results add cross-
braces at about 12˝ (30 cm) above and below the speaker to further increase rigidity.
b) Midrange and high frequencies are affected by room furnishings. For best sound, your listening room
should contain an average amount of curtains, carpets, sofas, etc.
SPEAKER ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (one speaker)
Rectangular
• 1 speaker with mounting bracket attached • 1 speaker with mounting bracket attached
• 1 mounting template • 1 mounting template
• 1 paint mask • 1 paint mask
• 1 wire tie • 1 wire tie
• 1 piece of fine sandpaper
Speakers Round and Square Speakers
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT GUIDELINES (all models)
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For placement of ADP
below. If your speakers have ‘SM’ in their model name, or feature a Guided Soundfield
options and additional recommendations beginning farther down the page.
Location
When installing your speaker, pick a location between studs or ceiling joists. Be careful not to damage any
wires when you cut the installation hole.
Accurate Timbre and Imaging
Our in-wall/in-ceiling speakers feature wide, uniform dispersion and can be installed almost anywhere. For
the most accurate timbre and imaging however, place stereo pairs approximately equal distance apart and
select locations that allow sound to reach the listening area unobstructed.
Bass Performance
Placing speakers near corners will emphasize bass. For more balanced sound, we recommend avoiding
corners when considering speaker placement.
Placement of ADP
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Paradigm
Reference ADP™in-wall/in-ceiling Surround/Rear speakers accurately reproduce the ambience
and sound effects critical to achieving the full dimension of multichannel sound. They are full bandwidth
designs, precisely timbre-matched to Paradigm®front and center speakers to ensure a seamless
multichannel soundstage in a large, reverberant soundfield.
5.1 Surround Placement
Mount your ADP
6.1 Surround/Rear Placement
Begin with the 5.1 surround configuration outlined above, then mount one speaker in the center rear, behind
the primary listening area (Fig. 1b).
7.1 Surround/Rear Placement
Begin with the 5.1 surround configuration outlined earlier. Place another pair of ADP
listening area: one speaker positioned slightly right of the seating position and the other slightly left (Fig. 1c).
Surround/Rear speakers see the additional placement guidelines that follow farther
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Surround/Rear Speakers
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surround speakers on either side of the main listening area (Fig. 1a).
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, also see placement
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speakers behind the primary
Placement Options for ‘SM’ Models
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Paradigm
and Paradigm®Reference ‘SM’ speakers offer two options for connection:
• Stereo Input: Wide dispersion “Left plus Right” channel sound from a single ‘SM’ speaker.
• Mono Input:Very wide dispersion stereo sound from two ‘SM’ speakers, one for the left, and one for the right.
With their Dual-Directional Soundfield
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, ‘SM’ speakers provide wider than normal dispersion, allowing them
to be used in a variety of applications:
Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion “Left plus Right” Channel Sound (Fig. 2a)
Ideal in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is the preferred
choice. The speaker is connected to both left and right amplifier channels. Position speakers to achieve the
broadest sound coverage across the main listening area.
Multiple Speakers, Distributed “Left plus Right” Channel Sound (Fig. 2b)
In larger areas (offices, on the boat deck, etc.) multiple speakers (each wired for “Left plus Right” channel
sound) may be used to eliminate the sound imbalances that occur with separate stereo speakers as people
move around, or are seated closer to one speaker than the other. Position speakers to achieve the broadest
sound coverage across the main listening area.
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5.1 Surround Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 2c)
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one tweeter dome of each speaker
points toward the front of the room and the other points toward the back. Connect each speaker for Mono
sound, then use for L/R Surrounds to produce spacious 5.1 surround sound.
6.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 2d)
Center one speaker behind the listening area, tweeter domes positioned toward the left and right sides of the
room. Connect speaker for Mono sound, then use as 6.1 Rear for wide-dispersion rear-channel sound.
7.1 Surround + Rear Placement Using Two
Speakers (Fig. 2e)
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one tweeter dome of each speaker
points toward the front of the room and use those channels for L/R surround sound. The other tweeter domes
will be pointed toward the back of the room which can then be used for L/R rear sound.
7.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 2f)
Center one speaker behind the listening area with tweeter domes positioned toward the left and right sides
of the room. Connect to L/R Rears for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound.
Placement Options for Guided Soundfiel
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Paradigm
and Paradigm®Reference Guided Soundfield™in-ceiling speakers are optimized for use in areas
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with 8´ (2.4 m) to 9´ (2.74 m) high ceilings. They allow you to “guide” a wide-dispersion arc of sound toward
a specific area in much the same way we guide a floodlight to flood an area with light.
For overall clarity and balanced bass performance these speakers should be mounted in the ceiling 12” (30 cm)
or more from the wall, as shown in figs. 3a to 3f.
NOTE: Guiding the sound should be done after connecting the speaker but before
final tightening of flange
screws. See “Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield™,” on page 5.
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Guided Soundfield
Left/Right Speakers (Fig. 3a)
Follow the general guidelines for speaker placement provided at the beginning of the main section, keeping in mind
the distance from the front speakers to your primary listening area should be 10’ (3 m) to 14’ (4.3 m), as shown.
Adding a Guided Soundfield
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Center Speaker (Fig. 3b)
Follow the directions for placement given earlier, then position the center speaker between the L/R
speakers, with drivers pointed toward the center of the listening area.
GUIDED SOUNDFIELD
These speakers are also ideal for use as surrounds/rears. “Guiding” the sound toward the sides and rear of the
room creates an enveloping, reverberant soundfield similar to that provided by Paradigm
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SURROUNDS/REARS
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and Paradigm
Reference ADP™speakers. Keep in mind that the speakers should be mounted 12” (30 cm) or more from the wall.
5.1 Surround Placement
(Fig. 3c)
Position one speaker on either side of the listening area with drivers pointed toward the side walls.
6.1 Rear Placement
(Fig. 3d)
Begin with the “5.1 Surround Placement” (above) then center one speaker behind the listening area with
drivers pointed toward the back wall.
7.1 Surround/Rear Placement
(Fig. 3e)
Begin with the “5.1 Surround Placement” (given earlier), then position another pair of speakers behind the
listening area, one slightly right, the other slightly left of the listening position, with drivers pointed to the
back of the room as shown.
Direct-Radiating Surrounds/Rears
(Fig. 3f)
Alternatively, these speakers may be used as direct-radiating speakers, positioned with drivers pointed
toward the listening area. Use fig. 3f as a guide to positioning as you experiment to achieve optimal
surround sound in your room.
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UIDED SOUNDFIELD
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Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield
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URROUNDS/REARS (continued)
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Once you have decided on placement, connect the speaker following directions for Connection on page 6.
Before final tightening of the flange screws, rotate speaker until drive assembly points in the desired
direction. Then, follow directions for Installation on page 7. To readjust direction of sound, loosen screws,
rotate drive assembly until it points in the desired direction, then re-tighten screws.
Speaker Impedance with Multiple Speakers
If you are planning to use multiple speakers per amplifier channel first determine the number of speakers
your amplifier is capable of driving safely. Check your amplifier’s specifications to determine minimum safe
speaker impedance load (in ohms).
The MINIMUM load impedance of one
Paradigm®/Paradigm®Reference in-wall/
in-ceiling speaker is:
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4 ohms per channel
The MINIMUM load impedance of one ‘SM’ model is:
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8 ohms per channel when wired for Stereo Input
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4 ohms per speaker when wired for Mono Input
Each additional speaker you connect will drop nominal impedance by half. We recommend using a Paradigm
VC-150 volume control when connecting more than two speakers. See your dealer for more information.
COLOR-MATCH PAINTING (optional)
Your new in-wall/in-ceiling speakers have either a textured or powder-coated finish in neutral white to
blend into any area. They may also be painted to match any decor. If you plan to paint your speakers, paint
them before installation (remove them from the wall before you start!).
Please note:
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Do not paint the surface behind the grille
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Do not heat-cure your newly painted speakers
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Avoid painting the rear surface of the speaker — protect it by masking it
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To Paint, Follow These Steps:
1) Remove the metal grilles and position the paint mask (supplied) in its place.
2) Lightly sand speaker flanges (models with metal frames only) with fine sandpaper (included)
to provide better paint adhesion.
3) In a well-ventilated area, apply several light coats of paint, letting the speaker dry completely
between coats. Follow the paint manufacturer’s directions.
4) When painting grilles, be careful to not plug holes with paint. Remove protective cloth from inside
grille before painting, and re-attach after paint has dried. It is easier to spray grille than use a brush.
Do not
paint grilles when they are installed on the speaker.
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INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING WALLS OR CEILINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Installing certain Paradigm®/Paradigm®Reference LCR (Left/Center/Right)
speakers in a horizontal configuration in a typical stud wall (16˝ on center) will require additional
framing. Please contact a qualified installer (see your dealer).
Turn your receiver/amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. This will avoid
damage which may result from accidental shorting of the speaker cable.
Use only cable that is rated for in-wall use.
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The UL standard is CL2, CL3 and CM
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The CSA standard is FT4
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X-treme Moisture Applications: Use only cable rated for marine use (see dealer).
For optimal sound reproduction the use of high-quality speaker cable is essential. When using your speakers in
a distributed audio application, with multiple speakers per amplifier channel (zone), we recommend the use of a
high-performance in-wall volume control such as the Paradigm
When using the VC-150 in an outdoor environment it must be enclosed in a weatherproof box designed for electrical switches (see dealer).
1. Mounting
Place the mounting template onto the wall or ceiling. X-treme Moisture Applications
Be sure to install into a bulkhead. Cut a hole as indicated on template. (Fig. 4a or 4b)
In-Wall Mounting
For optimum performance, loosely place …
• two pieces, 8˝ (20 cm) to 12˝ (30 cm) long, of standard fiberglass insulation in the wall.
R-12 for 2˝x 4˝ (5 cm x 10 cm) walls or R-20 for 2˝x 6˝ (5 cm x 15 cm) walls. Place one piece just
above and the other just below mounting hole.
• a half-thick piece of fiberglass insulation, the same height as the speaker, in the wall right behind
the mounting hole.
In-Ceiling Mounting
For optimum performance, loosely place …
• one piece of standard fiberglass (to fit joist size) above the speaker extending 12˝ (30 cm) or more
beyond the speaker between the joists.
• (for taller joists) fibreglass insulation directly against the joists on either side of the mounting hole.
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VC-150 (see your dealer for more information).
TM
Versions:
2. Connecting and Installing
X-treme Moisture Applications
TM
Versions only:
Following connection and prior to installation, any exposed wiring must be sealed
with dielectric grease (not included) to prevent deterioration over time. (See dealer for
more information.)
You are now ready to connect and install the speakers. If you are color-match painting your
speakers do so now before proceeding. Follow painting instructions provided earlier.
Rectangular
Speakers
With die-cast bracket attached to speaker, place complete speaker assembly to the wall and …
Connecting
(except models with ‘SM’ in their name, see connection instructions farther below):
a) Connect the speaker cable (not shown). Correct polarity or phase is critical for proper stereo imaging
and bass performance. Connect the hook-up cable to the speaker input terminal on the crossover
board. Connect the red (+) amplifier to the red (+) speaker terminal, and the black (-) amplifier terminal
to the black (-) speaker terminal. Fasten cable to bracket with wire tie (optional). (Fig. 8a)
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. Connecting and Installing (continued)
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Installing
b) Holding the speaker’s front lip with your thumbs and index fingers, push the mounting screws toward
each other with your other fingers so that the brackets fit through the hole. Release the screws and
gently push the speaker to the wall/ceiling. (Fig. 5a)
While holding the speaker in place, alternately tighten each screw until the speaker is firmly installed.
(Fig. 5b)
Round
and Square Speakers
With grille removed and bracket attached to speaker, place complete assembly to the wall or ceiling and …
Connecting
(except models with ‘SM’ in their name, see connection instructions farther below):
a) Connect speaker cable as outlined on page 6, Fig. 8a, in section on Rectangular Speakers.
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Installing
b) For Speakers With Two Mounting Screws: Holding the speaker flange with your fingers, push on
the screw heads with your thumbs to extend rear bracket. The bracket is oblong, extending past
each screw. Fit one oblong end into the hole far enough to allow the other oblong end to also fit
into the hole. (Fig. 6a)
For Speakers With Four
Mounting Screws: Holding the speaker’s front lip with your thumbs and
index fingers, push the mounting screws toward each other with your other fingers, so the mounting
brackets can fit through the hole with an “up-and-in” motion. Release the screws and gently push the
speaker to the ceiling/wall. (Fig. 7a)
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Models with Guided Soundfield
: Rotate the speaker so that the drive assembly points in desired
direction (not shown).
c) While holding the speaker in place, alternately tighten each screw until the speaker is firmly
installed. (Figs. 6b and 7b)
Connecting ‘SM’ Models
Stereo Input
(Single Speaker) (Fig.8b): Connect one speaker channel at a time to your receiver/amplifier.
Connect the Right red (+) amplifier terminal to the Right red (+) speaker terminal and the Right black (-)
amplifier terminal to the Right black (-) speaker terminal. Connect the Left red (+) amplifier terminal to
the Left red (+) speaker terminal and the Left black (-) amplifier terminal to the Left black (-)
speaker terminal.
Follow the installation instructions provided earlier.
Mono Input
(Fig. 8c): Connect one speaker at a time to the left and right channels of your
receiver/amplifier. First, convert the Right speaker to Mono: Using a short piece of cable, connect the
Right red (+) speaker terminal to the Left red (+) speaker terminal and the Right black (-) speaker terminal
to the Left black (-) amplifier terminal. Then …
Connect the Right red (+) amplifier terminal to the Right red (+) speaker terminal and the Right black (-)
amplifier terminal to the Right black (-) speaker terminal.
Repeat entire procedure for Left speaker, then follow installation instructions provided earlier.
3. Installing the Grille
Press the grille into the groove on the front face of the speaker (not shown). Magnets hold the grille in
place (in-ceiling models only).
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